NFL Advanced Matchups: Week 14

Now that we have the atypical Tuesday and Wednesday games from the last two weeks behind us, we should be able to fall back into the usual NFL schedule in Week 14. The playoff race is heating up, especially in the NFC East. Washington stunned the Steelers at home to end their attempt at perfection, the Giants also cut down the Seahawks on the road to keep pace with the Football Team based in Landover. To reiterate what I’ve previously passed along, this analysis should be used as a guide centered around playing the percentages to divulge the matchups at both ends of the spectrum. When you see FPG numbers, they are calculated using PPR scoring.

This article is written earlier in the week, so it is very important to take note of all defensive back inactives if you plan to use any recommendations or tail the ATS and/or over/under picks. QBs and receivers can have their fortunes flip in an instant as a result of these absences, shifting target/sit to sit/target outlooks. Sheer target volume can absolutely overcome some of the expected fantasy scoring downside due to a history of struggles facing a coverage shell/s. The same is true for positive game scripts reverting passing attacks to clock-killing ground games, negative scripts massively increasing pace of play in garbage time.

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Wes Huber (Wes_FantasyPoints)

Prior to joining the Fantasy Points staff, Wes dedicated the last six years to serving as one of the original grading analysts and the Director of Special Teams Analysis for PFF. In addition, he provided fantasy analysis for several seasons at PFF as the lead college writer, co-host of the DraftKings’ “College Daily” DFS podcast, and articles featured weekly on DraftKings Playbook. With nearly 30 years of fantasy experience under his belt, Wes began playing DFS in 2013, an experience that not only turned an immediate profit but eventually delivered him onto the doorstep at PFF. With a dedicated focus on studying game film and a faithful commitment to metrics & analytics, Huber’s specialties include DFS (college and NFL), Devy & Dynasty formats, and second-to-none fantasy analysis of high school prospects.